They'll probably interview Sakurai to talk about the mechanics of the game and stuff like that, with at least one new stage & character reveal apiece (possibly a newcomer), and probably a release date.

And come on people, it's a Direct two whole months before June, focusing on a grand total of one game, so I highly doubt this is foreshadowing the lack of an E3 press conference. (Heck, in 2012 they had a Direct and a press conference at E3, so even if they have Directs next month & in June as well, it doesn't mean there won't be a press conference).

C-can I just ask......HOW did the whole Goku thing start? Did people on Miiverse REALLY expect him to be in the game when has no relation to Smash bros or heck even video games WHATSOEVER?!?!

It's Miiverse, people on there are constantly making nonsensical character requests (whether it be anime, cartoon, or Square Enix characters). TBH, I've only seen Goku mentioned once or twice, which isn't nearly as bad as that one guy who keeps spamming the forum about the Powerpuff Girls (seriously, in the PotD comment section, he's like every 3rd comment or something).

@UTXGamer I have no idea where that idea came from. If Smash isn't coming until holiday season, what's coming in between then and now? Bayo 2, maybe... aaaaand.. that's really kinda it. I'm sure they'll reveal plenty at E3, but I just really don't see this being the big holiday release.

I COME UPON THEE WITH RIGHTEOUS FURY FROM THAT OF THE SMASH FANDOM! ILLOGICAL STATEMENTS SHALT BE MET WITH ALL OF MINE RAGE... until I do something else. No sense in being grumpy.

Someone said they could announce the 3DSv release date at the Direct and the WiiUv at E3, which sounds reasonable. I don't see why they wouldn't announce both release dates at once though, we'll see this Tuesday.

Someone said they could announce the 3DSv release date at the Direct and the WiiUv at E3, which sounds reasonable. I don't see why they wouldn't announce both release dates at once though, we'll see this Tuesday.

The only reason I can see them holdinh off on 1 release date and not the other is if they don't sharea release date. I want NNintendo to announce during the direct that Smash is available for digital download today (the 8th) and physical release will be in November lol jk

@BlueBlurxM: Nintendo is going to have Direct-style E3s for now on until they have a new console to demonstrate.

In an interview with Game Trailers?, Reggie suggested that the Direct E3 was a one time thing and they wouldn't do it this year...but plans do change.

"If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome."- Michael Jordan
“I am thankful for all of those who said NO to me. Its because of them I’m doing it myself.” – ?????

@BlueBlurxM: Nintendo is going to have Direct-style E3s for now on until they have a new console to demonstrate.

In an interview with Game Trailers?, Reggie suggested that the Direct E3 was a one time thing and they wouldn't do it this year...but plans do change.

To be fair, nothing Nintendo showed last E3 really "blew away" anyone but Nintendo fans. If they are indeed showing off Zelda U, that is a MAJOR release that should be only debuted on a stage with a live crowd.

He gets asked about 2014's conference at 0:57. He said the format for next years will "be based on what we have and the best way to merchandise all of our activity." So I guess he does open up the possibility that it could happen again.

"If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome."- Michael Jordan
“I am thankful for all of those who said NO to me. Its because of them I’m doing it myself.” – ?????